This is my favorite Chicago song after Peter Cetera left the band. It was Chicago's first top ten song after Cetera left. It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1987 and #2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. This is Jason Scheff on lead vocals.
I wish they had reacted to the extended version to get the full impact of this song, it flows much better, builds and then subsides at the end-- it's so much better than the radio single short track version.
Peter Cetera left the band because he wanted to pursue a solo career. Originally, he wanted to stay in Chicago and do solo projects on the side. Much like Phil Collins and Genesis. However, Chicago's management was not crazy about that idea. Sad to see Peter leave, but it ultimately worked out for both sides!
Not just the management, the band (according to Peter) gave him an ultimatum - Solo or Band but not both. Peter didn't get the support Phil Collins did and that was the most disappointing part. You would have thought they would have wanted to keep the band together after the death of Terry but they dropped Peter like he was easily replaced. He wasn't.
That's not exactly what happened. Yes, he wanted to do solo albums and solo touring doing and demanding to only tour with Chicago half the time plus not playing bass anymore. He was just not into the horns anymore. Robert Lamm (lead singer, songwriter and keyboardist from the start) had 9 solo albums, but never stopped totally touring rehearsing and writing with Chicago. As for the sound. It was the first album after Peter Cetera left, but they still had producer David Foster as producer, who was responsible for their change of sound to heavily favor power ballads without the horns as it was what Peter Cetera felt more suitable to. Anyhow, Chicago fired David Foster after this and took their band back. Although, they are for the most part a more mellower band, the horns are totally back.
The problem with Peter he wasn't the writer like Phil Collins (Genesis) Lionel Richie (Commodores) or Jeffrey Osborne (LTD) who also left their groups, Peter's solo career suffered because of this
Chicago's "Will You Still Love Me?" was their 40th charting single and their 16th Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #3. Debuted 11/15/86 and charted for 23 weeks.
The singer/bass player who took Cetera's place is Jason Scheff. His father, Jerry Scheff, was the bass player in Elvis's touring band in the 70's. Jerry also played on the Doors studio album, LA Woman.
@@jeffmattson5766Jason Scheff was with Chicago from 1985 through 2016, 31 years, nearly twice the length of Peter Cetera. "Will You Still Love Me" was a huge hit for them with Jason Scheff and he became the new voice of Chicago, young, 23 in 1985, 24 when this song had been released.
Chicago was a totally different band starting in the 1980’s. They began working with David Foster so their whole sound changed. Jason Scheff the bass player (who replaced Cetera) and Bill Champlan became the main lead singers.
this version of chicago was the one i thought was the "real" one as it was the first i'd heard. i hadn't even known there was a peter cetera version of the band until much later. 😄
Personally I prefer Chicago's latter career. Songs like " If You Leave Me Now" and "25 Or 6 To 4"(I don't even know what that means!🤪) don't mean that much to me. I would rather have the Chicago period when Peter Cetera went solo and sung "The Glory Of Love" onwards
Thanks for reacting to this one! It's my wife's and my song. When we were dating (way back in the 80's) this song would play EVERYWHERE we went - restaurants, grocery store, radio in the car... I guess it worked for us because we're still together 34 years and counting.
This is eerie. I just started listening to "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago, and then I checked the UA-cam notifications. This reaction by Chicago just popped up about 1 minute earlier. Both are great songs! Chicago is amazing!!!
Amber and Jordan - this was actually MY request and I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen. Even though it's not the "big band" sound - it's still my top favourite NON Peter Cetera song - and never fails to give me chills. Thank you for the reaction :). Btw - Peter Cetera does an amazing solo song called Daddy's Girl. From the movie Three Men and a Baby - which would be PERFECT for your movie channel. Pretty please???? Hugs from Canada
This was from 86, and was from the first Chicago record without Peter Cetera. Basically, from what I remember, Peter wanted to take a break to make a solo record and the band didn't agree and so they fired him. The guy who sang on this one was Peter's replacement.
If you didn't live during the time of journey and Chicago songs being played in the school gym while you slow danced with your high school sweetheart then you will never understand the power these songs had !! Just hearing one on the radio or in a grocery store stops me in my tracks!!
Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE their "Beginnings" and "Just You n' Me"!!!! edit- todays song vocally- Jason Scheff - bass guitar, lead and backing vocals Bill Champlin - keyboards, co-lead vocals, backing vocals Robert Lamm - keyboards, backing vocals
I Don’t Want To Live Without Your Love- Chicago. J/A this is a top 10 billboard charting big sounding song from late 80s. Love to see you react to it!! Thanks for this great reaction.
I could see they were a little surprise and taken aback by 80s Chicago and were expecting the jazz/rock fusion sound of the band. But they should know that long lived artists usually have transitional phases of their musical career.
This was a great song after Peter Cetera left. It was a hit and played on the radio on a regular basis in the late 80s and made the top 5 in the Billboard for a talented reason; Even when after losing the hugely talented Peter Cetera! Simply amazing. Don't get me wrong, Peter Cetera is an OG, Just shows you how talented the Chicago band is on the whole 💞
I love this band. Terry Kath formed Chicago, 1st called “The Big Thing” & recruited Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, and He stayed with Parazaider, Seraphine, and Loughnane instead,[19] who quickly recruited trombonist James Pankow from De Paul and vocalist/keyboardist Robert Lamm.[17] Kath sang the lower range of lead vocals in the group[17] in a style Loughnane who brought in James Pankow & vocalist/keyboardist Robert Lamm. Their 1st album at CTA was awesome! I’m a man, Questions 67&68, Introduction. Beginnings, Call on me, Wishing you were here. Kath formed Chicago as a Jazz/Rock band with no frontman, just frontmen. They all considered Kath the leader. After his death, things changed. Cetera & new manager took over. Less horns. “His style “. I for one was happy when he left.
I grew up listening to early Chicago with my dad. We had a lot of issues, but he always got happy and sang at the top of his lungs whenever one of those classic lineup songs came on, and that’s one of those memories I’ll always cherish. So I just never really got into Chicago after Peter left.
Amber said (long ago) she would never have another moment like the first time she heard Chicago. Now you're listening to the power ballad era where all of what you're used to has been erased by producers. Try "Introduction" from the days when they were trying to get the audience to listen to something they hadn't heard before - a story song by the original members, and it's so special that the replacements over the years can still make it a great performance.
I don't recall when this particular song was released BUT bands/singers evolve based on a number of factors/influences; THIS SAID I think if you listen carefully you will still hear and feel what is Chicago at its essence (great lyrics, great melodies, great instrumentation, and beautiful voices).
You really should have listened to the full extended version. The intro and outro bookend the song and it makes more musical sense. If you want a strong song with Peter Cetera and that Big Band sound, try "Hard Habit to Break." It starts slow - with flutes that sound like a love song from Tiffany, no less - but then Peter comes in and it starts to sound familiar, then one of the other band members sings a different part with a different effect. Then, the big moments with electric guitars and drum and horns you like that make you feel all shivery happen. It's a great song. It'll probably become one of your favorites.
Chicago has always been a band that utilizes Big voices, Keyboards, Brass, and orchestra instruments. Nothing has changed for me other than the fact they use a little less brass than they used to but I still hear that signature sound.
This is the later Chicago- as they moved through the mid-to-late 80s, they took on a more shiny Pop/Adult Conemporary sound. (The change really started while Cetera was still in the group. "Hard to Say I'm Sorry", "Youre the Inspiration" and "Hard Habit to Break" were all David Foster radio-friendly productions. During this time, groups like Chicago, Toto and Starship seemed to mellow from their original 60's & 70's Rock/Jazz roots. It was just a sign of the times; the record labels were focused more on getting hits, rather than the artistry. Chicago still made some great music during this time. Jason Scheff and Bill Champlin split the lead vocals and both are tremendous singers and musicians. This song and "Look Away" were my favorites.
Definitely post Peter Cetera. Peter outgrew the band in his own mind. Watch some early stuff with Terry Kath. Legendary voice and guitar. Make Me Smile or I'm A Man live will be something else to see. Raw energy.
❤this band all their songs all their Albums are considered Legendary , Their Horn section is legendary, along with Tower of Power , and blood sweat and tears .
I saw Chicago in concert at a local festival not long after "Chicago 18" was released. It was by FAR one of the best concerts I've ever been to. This song is my favorite off the album.
...and, now, you know the difference between Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago. Many early Chicago fans didn't care for the softer sound they moved-to after they lost Terry Kath. Then, Peter Cetera was lead singer. I liked both styles...but, will always lean towards older CTA-style. They just really sound like three different bands to me. I appreciate all three sounds...but, will always be in love with CTA. Glad to see you giving all their sounds a listen!! Tell Luca HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! HUGS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Great Chicago song. I believe the original studio version has a longer ending with keyboards and piano playing along for a very nice closing to the song. Chicago is awesome.
This is a post Peter Cetera song. This new lead singer I remember was on Star Search male singer competition in the 80's. Star Search was the American Idol before. Usher, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Destiny's Child were on this show. I
This is the David Foster-produced era of the 1980s. It had a totally different sound but sold a ton of albums. (When music came on albums and cassettes!)
You guys keep forgeting about Blood Sweat & Tears , at their time they had probably the greatest jazz sound & the lead singer David Clayton Thomas put it all together with his soulful voice. He was a great talent. Please go deeper into their library, you wont be diisappointed. Go Down Gamblin & Lucritia McEvil are a couple of groovy ones.
This was circa 1986. Peter Cetera had left the group about a year and a half before. The singer here is Jason Scheff. And the same year that Chicago came out with this hit, Peter Cetera had just released "Glory of Love" from The Karate Kid Part II.
As an 80s kid, this is the Chicago I grew up with. I was introduced to the 70s Chicago sound later on in life as I got older. So for me, I will always love the Chicago power ballads first. Chicago and Peter Cetera as a solo artist have some of the best 80s love songs.
OMG....this is such an amazing song. It gives me chills every time I hear it. Jason and Bill's voices complement each other so well. One of my top 5 favorite songs ever. PS...I love the Gene Simmons Cort Bass hanging on the wall.
The wife and I were married in 86 when I was stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and she sent me this song, along with a bunch of others, on cassette tapes she recorded from the radio. I still have the playlist she sent me, but the cassettes died a long time ago. So, this song is pretty special.
If you ever get the chance Jay and Amber, find the full album version of Will You Still Love Me on Chicago 18. You'll hear an extended intro and a beautiful winding outro to this song. The song seems more complete that way. Chicago in the mid 80s (1982-1986) was very different than Chicago in the 70s. What you are hearing, with this song especially, is all due to David Foster, their producer at the time (1982-1986). WYSTM was co-written by Foster and outside writers, which happened more and more from that point on. I know some fans really disliked this era of Chicago, but I loved it! Especially when Cetera and Foster worked together (Chicago 16 and Chicago 17). But I also loved the early-to-mid 70s version. It's all good.
Can't go wrong with Chicago. Gotta check out "South California Purples" from this band. A song that is psychedelic. Harmonies off the chain. HORNS for days! 💯
Jason Scheff (featured) & Bill Champlin were co-lead vocalists on this one, which IS later Chicago. Their style DID seem to alter somewhat, after Peter Cetera's departure. STILL Chicago, though! Thanks for your reaction.
I feel you amber! Everytime I hear this song I think about driving on the PCH, cool ocean breeze with the one you love bumping this song. That’s my headspace with the song
This was the Peter Cetera sound that even after he left they continued to record songs that sounded like Peter’s signature sound which generally was created by David Foster who wrote this song
My all-time favorite band. Check out Leonid and Friends, a Russian cover band that is absolutely amazing at doing Chicago. So much so Chicago actually linked to them from their website. Chicago went through a period of doing rock-ballads. Just one genre they toyed with.
They rule!! Saw them live in concert. What a show! Being a saxophonist and fan of Chicago, BST, EWF, and others those guys had the place standing the entire night. Big Fun!
JAY - The "Big Sound" you are looking for is mainly found in the earlier songs. You will want to try: Beginnings Just You N Me Dialogue Part I & II Old Days Call on Me Wishing You Were Here
the first minute i heard this song back in 1986 i fell in love with the song. chicago is a very fantastic band i know that peter cetera is not in this song but i love his voice and i love the band. i bought the cassette to this album and i think i still have it in my archive. check out (look away) another song without peter cetera. and if yo didn't react to (hard habit to break) please do.
I love every era of Chicago...just a wonderful group. I'd really love for you to react to Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon. It's really long! But if you don't have time for the whole thing, Colour My World is a short bit from it and it's just so beautiful. You can definitely close your eyes and get lost!
Chicago in the 80's was pretty much about love ballads. From my understanding this was David Foster's idea because the music scene was moving away from the bigger band sound. This song was off of Chicago 18 which came out in the late 80's.
In the 80’s, the band brought in super producer David Foster who helped bring Chicago on a HUGE 80s run even though, in retrospect, it is a sound that wasn’t quite as identifiable as Chicago as other periods. Yet, if you were coming-of-age in the time period, these were monster songs at school dances. But, there is probably more of David Foster in these than the horn players. I like all eras of Chicago for different reasons.
A good song from my senior year in high school. Peter left in 1985 this was released in 86 with Jason Scheff as lead vocalist. By 1988 Chicago had their first number one song without Peter with a great song LOOK AWAY and this was with another lead singer Bill Champlin. Check out Look Away. You already checked out one of Peter's solo projects with his duet with Amy Grant The Next Time I Fall.
This song!!! Chicago 18 (1986)the album upon which this song was released, and Chicago 19 (1988), were outstanding. They also were released in my high school years. Lots of memories! This album also had a remake of 25 or 6 to 4 which rocked even a little harder than the original. Chicago 19 had many massive hits from both of these albums and cemented them as a power ballad rock band of the 80's ( including album 17). Three great albums!!! Chicago changed with the times without losing their distinctive sound. Its why they've made it 60 something years. Good on 'em!!!
Chicago: 1. Beginnings 2. Questions 67 68 3.Just You and Me * Early “CHICAGO “ These three are early and these three have horns , horns , horns !! These top three gives you the Chicago you’re looking for!!!
And how many times have we told them this in the comments? They are clearly not reading them. But it is interesting that Jay was noticing the difference between the older songs and the later ones not Amber.
Hi guys, I'm from Scotland and I recently discovered your channel, I came for the music, and stayed for your personalities 😄 Can I recommend some UB40 for you? 'Red red wine' is one of my favourites- but I say that about all their songs! They are a British reggae group, 8 members of 3 or 4 different ethnicities, brought together by a love for reggae, and they were on a mission to bring reggae to the masses. 😁 they are my absolute favourites, I've seen them live 8 times lol. I'd love to see what you both think. ❤
I agree-- so missing out on the early Chicago era with Terry Kath. So much music. So much raw talent. The bubble gum Chicago was not a plus for me. Turned away from Chicago basically then. But understood their main core just died. Could never replace him.
@@mstewart109as much as those of us revel in Chicago until TK left us ... They needed to stay relevant to the masses or they would disappear... I as well did not enjoy this sound as much as the 70s but it served a purpose. There are some tracks that are like old Chicago during this time.
@mstewart109 it's not all bubble gum. They have been and always will be a rock band with horns. They are NOT just a sappy love song band, but they are missing a lot of great stuff from when Terry, Peter and Danny were there.
@@mstewart109 I don't agree at all that Chicago became a bubble gum band, that is pure nonsense. If you have listened to EVERY SONG THEY HAVE EVER RECORDED ALL THE WAY THROUGH, you would not be saying that. Yes, no one can replace the original group, but all of the versions of Chicago are great and also should get more recognition than they get. The original Chicago was beyond great, but they are still great. You have to listen to ALL of their music to understand that they are the MOST DIVERSE band of all time.
Thanks for doing another Chicago song. They have some great ones and you guys have done a fantastic job reacting to quite a few of their hits. I'm sure that other subscribers have requested that you listen and react to Beginnings. I just wanted to ask you one more time if you could do that. I know you will enjoy it !
As someone who has seen Chicago live over 100 times with Peter, then Jason, then Jeff (I refused to see their current Neil), this will always be my favorite song!
I used to feel the same way you do, but I saw them with Neil last year, and he and the rest of the guys did a great job. You might want to reconsider unless you have other reasons for not wanting to see them.
This is my favorite Chicago song after Peter Cetera left the band. It was Chicago's first top ten song after Cetera left. It reached #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1987 and #2 on the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart. This is Jason Scheff on lead vocals.
U definitely a fan
-#cheers-- !-
This Is an Amazing Song
This wad the song my wife and I danced to at our wedding
I wish they had reacted to the extended version to get the full impact of this song, it flows much better, builds and then subsides at the end-- it's so much better than the radio single short track version.
Peter Cetera left the band because he wanted to pursue a solo career. Originally, he wanted to stay in Chicago and do solo projects on the side. Much like Phil Collins and Genesis. However, Chicago's management was not crazy about that idea. Sad to see Peter leave, but it ultimately worked out for both sides!
Not just the management, the band (according to Peter) gave him an ultimatum - Solo or Band but not both. Peter didn't get the support Phil Collins did and that was the most disappointing part. You would have thought they would have wanted to keep the band together after the death of Terry but they dropped Peter like he was easily replaced. He wasn't.
That's not exactly what happened. Yes, he wanted to do solo albums and solo touring doing and demanding to only tour with Chicago half the time plus not playing bass anymore. He was just not into the horns anymore. Robert Lamm (lead singer, songwriter and keyboardist from the start) had 9 solo albums, but never stopped totally touring rehearsing and writing with Chicago.
As for the sound. It was the first album after Peter Cetera left, but they still had producer David Foster as producer, who was responsible for their change of sound to heavily favor power ballads without the horns as it was what Peter Cetera felt more suitable to. Anyhow, Chicago fired David Foster after this and took their band back. Although, they are for the most part a more mellower band, the horns are totally back.
The problem with Peter he wasn't the writer like Phil Collins (Genesis) Lionel Richie (Commodores) or Jeffrey Osborne (LTD) who also left their groups, Peter's solo career suffered because of this
It David Foster influenced Peter’s sk career. And it was hard to turn down David Foster back then .
@@Janet076you are the ONLY one in this thread that knows what happened besides me.
One of my favorite Chicago songs. I feel it's one of the most real love songs.
Can’t ever go wrong with Chicago. Love this band.
Chicago's "Will You Still Love Me?" was their 40th charting single and their 16th Top 10 hit on the Billboard Hot 100, peaking @ #3. Debuted 11/15/86 and charted for 23 weeks.
That's very impressive even back then and I remember this song got a lot of radio play constantly.
The singer/bass player who took Cetera's place is Jason Scheff. His father, Jerry Scheff, was the bass player in Elvis's touring band in the 70's. Jerry also played on the Doors studio album, LA Woman.
Jason is from San Diego. My ex wife went to Pt Loma HS with him and his brother. Nice guys.
@@jeffmattson5766Jason Scheff was with Chicago from 1985 through 2016, 31 years, nearly twice the length of Peter Cetera. "Will You Still Love Me" was a huge hit for them with Jason Scheff and he became the new voice of Chicago, young, 23 in 1985, 24 when this song had been released.
@@jeffmattson5766They should have played the long version of the same song.
Chicago was a totally different band starting in the 1980’s. They began working with David Foster so their whole sound changed. Jason Scheff the bass player (who replaced Cetera) and Bill Champlan became the main lead singers.
this version of chicago was the one i thought was the "real" one as it was the first i'd heard. i hadn't even known there was a peter cetera version of the band until much later. 😄
Personally I prefer Chicago's latter career. Songs like " If You Leave Me Now" and "25 Or 6 To 4"(I don't even know what that means!🤪) don't mean that much to me. I would rather have the Chicago period when Peter Cetera went solo and sung "The Glory Of Love" onwards
In case you didn't notice, most bands (and music in general) changed in the 80s.
Chicago is an amazing rock band with a large orchestral sound. Truly one of the great soft rock bands to listen to.
Bloody loved Jason Scheff in Chicago
Thanks for reacting to this one! It's my wife's and my song. When we were dating (way back in the 80's) this song would play EVERYWHERE we went - restaurants, grocery store, radio in the car... I guess it worked for us because we're still together 34 years and counting.
I STILL here this one on the local radio stations today
This is eerie. I just started listening to "If You Leave Me Now" by Chicago, and then I checked the UA-cam notifications. This reaction by Chicago just popped up about 1 minute earlier. Both are great songs! Chicago is amazing!!!
Amber and Jordan - this was actually MY request and I truly appreciate you taking the time to listen. Even though it's not the "big band" sound - it's still my top favourite NON Peter Cetera song - and never fails to give me chills. Thank you for the reaction :). Btw - Peter Cetera does an amazing solo song called Daddy's Girl. From the movie Three Men and a Baby - which would be PERFECT for your movie channel. Pretty please???? Hugs from Canada
This is one of my favorite Chicago songs. Thanks for requesting!😊
@@PopLife-hb3ks No problem. I'm glad they did it - even if it wasn't one of their favourites. Nice to actually catch their attention.
*Amber and Jay
Nope. It was MY request. And I appreciate it!
@@IndyMotoRider Sounds like it was OUR request - and we both appreciate it :)
This was from 86, and was from the first Chicago record without Peter Cetera. Basically, from what I remember, Peter wanted to take a break to make a solo record and the band didn't agree and so they fired him. The guy who sang on this one was Peter's replacement.
Lead singerJason Scheff actually spent more time in Chicago than Peter Cetera (Peter 18yrs.vs.Jason 31yrs.)
And their 80s remake of 25 or 6 2 4 was fantastic!
If you didn't live during the time of journey and Chicago songs being played in the school gym while you slow danced with your high school sweetheart then you will never understand the power these songs had !! Just hearing one on the radio or in a grocery store stops me in my tracks!!
Yeah those slow dances to Chicago I do still remember
Yesss!!! ❤
What can I say, Chicago was my teen years! Late 70s and 80s! A great group!
Jay/Amber, you'll LOVE their "Beginnings" and "Just You n' Me"!!!!
edit- todays song vocally- Jason Scheff - bass guitar, lead and backing vocals
Bill Champlin - keyboards, co-lead vocals, backing vocals
Robert Lamm - keyboards, backing vocals
Jason's dad Jerry Scheff played bass for Elvis Presley.
@@seanswinton6242 very cool
Beginnings is an awesome song with Awesome instrumentals as well
Yet again I ask - please do Just You N Me !!
Man. People get so demanding!,,
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I Don’t Want To Live Without Your Love- Chicago. J/A this is a top 10 billboard charting big sounding song from late 80s. Love to see you react to it!! Thanks for this great reaction.
I could see they were a little surprise and taken aback by 80s Chicago and were expecting the jazz/rock fusion sound of the band. But they should know that long lived artists usually have transitional phases of their musical career.
Great song With Bill Champlin singing lead.
This was a great song after Peter Cetera left. It was a hit and played on the radio on a regular basis in the late 80s and made the top 5 in the Billboard for a talented reason; Even when after losing the hugely talented Peter Cetera! Simply amazing. Don't get me wrong, Peter Cetera is an OG, Just shows you how talented the Chicago band is on the whole 💞
One of my favorite songs of the 1980s period! Thank you for the reaction!
I love how music used to show men were devoted to their women loved respected and honoured them
Chicago is simply Magnificent!
I've been waiting for you to do this one!
It's called "creativity".
I love this band. Terry Kath formed Chicago, 1st called “The Big Thing” & recruited Walter Parazaider, Danny Seraphine, and He stayed with Parazaider, Seraphine, and Loughnane instead,[19] who quickly recruited trombonist James Pankow from De Paul and vocalist/keyboardist Robert Lamm.[17] Kath sang the lower range of lead vocals in the group[17] in a style Loughnane who brought in James Pankow & vocalist/keyboardist Robert Lamm. Their 1st album at CTA was awesome! I’m a man, Questions 67&68, Introduction. Beginnings, Call on me, Wishing you were here. Kath formed Chicago as a Jazz/Rock band with no frontman, just frontmen. They all considered Kath the leader. After his death, things changed. Cetera & new manager took over. Less horns. “His style “. I for one was happy when he left.
Color my world is amazing song
I grew up listening to early Chicago with my dad. We had a lot of issues, but he always got happy and sang at the top of his lungs whenever one of those classic lineup songs came on, and that’s one of those memories I’ll always cherish. So I just never really got into Chicago after Peter left.
Can't go wrong with Chicago!!! Have a Tootin' Tuesday!
You to I love Chicago
Chicago is one of my all time favorite bands!!
This song was made post Peter Cetera as the lead singer. It’s still beautiful even without Peter. Chicago is an amazing group.
Amber said (long ago) she would never have another moment like the first time she heard Chicago. Now you're listening to the power ballad era where all of what you're used to has been erased by producers. Try "Introduction" from the days when they were trying to get the audience to listen to something they hadn't heard before - a story song by the original members, and it's so special that the replacements over the years can still make it a great performance.
This song would bring me to tears when it played on the radio!! What a wonderful time that was!!!! This musiç!!!!
I don't recall when this particular song was released BUT bands/singers evolve based on a number of factors/influences; THIS SAID I think if you listen carefully you will still hear and feel what is Chicago at its essence (great lyrics, great melodies, great instrumentation, and beautiful voices).
You really should have listened to the full extended version. The intro and outro bookend the song and it makes more musical sense.
If you want a strong song with Peter Cetera and that Big Band sound, try "Hard Habit to Break." It starts slow - with flutes that sound like a love song from Tiffany, no less - but then Peter comes in and it starts to sound familiar, then one of the other band members sings a different part with a different effect. Then, the big moments with electric guitars and drum and horns you like that make you feel all shivery happen. It's a great song. It'll probably become one of your favorites.
Chicago has always been a band that utilizes Big voices, Keyboards, Brass, and orchestra instruments. Nothing has changed for me other than the fact they use a little less brass than they used to but I still hear that signature sound.
Definitely got to check out "No Tell Lover" for some sound-mastery!
Another great one from this era is "If she would've been faithful" the vocals are so good.
That's my favorite from this era. ❤
Yes yes yes
My favorite Chicago song
"poem 58", "listen" and "introduction"are a must listen
Listen is a fave
@@blundy6258 yeah it is. The only one I like better is Poem 58
This is the later Chicago- as they moved through the mid-to-late 80s, they took on a more shiny Pop/Adult Conemporary sound. (The change really started while Cetera was still in the group. "Hard to Say I'm Sorry", "Youre the Inspiration" and "Hard Habit to Break" were all David Foster radio-friendly productions. During this time, groups like Chicago, Toto and Starship seemed to mellow from their original 60's & 70's Rock/Jazz roots. It was just a sign of the times; the record labels were focused more on getting hits, rather than the artistry.
Chicago still made some great music during this time. Jason Scheff and Bill Champlin split the lead vocals and both are tremendous singers and musicians. This song and "Look Away" were my favorites.
One of my favorite songs growing up, in the 80's
Definitely post Peter Cetera. Peter outgrew the band in his own mind.
Watch some early stuff with Terry Kath. Legendary voice and guitar. Make Me Smile or I'm A Man live will be something else to see. Raw energy.
One of my favourote Chicago songs ❤❤❤
One of their simple but catchy songs that i just LOVE is "Old days"❤❤❤
the best song - every time I've seen them they open with it
I second this suggestion! Love Old Days!
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❤this band all their songs all their Albums are considered Legendary , Their Horn section is legendary, along with Tower of Power , and blood sweat and tears .
Please react to Hard Habit To Break by Chicago
I love Chicago and this is a great song. Love the vocals in this one.
I saw Chicago in concert at a local festival not long after "Chicago 18" was released. It was by FAR one of the best concerts I've ever been to. This song is my favorite off the album.
One of my favorite Chicago's songs.
This is one of my favorite songs
First band that I saw in concert. Made it hard for any concert afterwards except maybe Moody Blues.
...and, now, you know the difference between Chicago Transit Authority and Chicago. Many early Chicago fans didn't care for the softer sound they moved-to after they lost Terry Kath. Then, Peter Cetera was lead singer. I liked both styles...but, will always lean towards older CTA-style. They just really sound like three different bands to me. I appreciate all three sounds...but, will always be in love with CTA. Glad to see you giving all their sounds a listen!! Tell Luca HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! HUGS!!! ❤❤❤❤❤
Listen to the full version. The very end of this song is instrumental and has a beautiful sound.
Great song!
Jason Scheff did a great job filling Peter Cetera's shoes. But very tough shoes to fill.
It's a beautiful song.
Great Chicago song. I believe the original studio version has a longer ending with keyboards and piano playing along for a very nice closing to the song. Chicago is awesome.
Yes, the album version has a definite ending that aligned with song's beginning. I was a little surprised by the fadeout in the video.
The bridge is the absolute best part of this song. The chord progression is wonderful.
Nobody has done ballads quite like Chicago in the 80s. Grew up listening ti them. One of my favorite bands.
This is a post Peter Cetera song. This new lead singer I remember was on Star Search male singer competition in the 80's. Star Search was the American Idol before. Usher, Britney Spears, Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Destiny's Child were on this show. I
Stay The Night should be the next Chicago tune...
This is the David Foster-produced era of the 1980s. It had a totally different sound but sold a ton of albums. (When music came on albums and cassettes!)
In the post Peter Cetera era, this is one of my favorite Chicago songs❤
I totally agree 😊
Why did i always think this was Peter singing this one? Such a similar sound.
You guys keep forgeting about Blood Sweat & Tears , at their time they had probably the greatest jazz sound & the lead singer David Clayton Thomas put it all together with his soulful voice. He was a great talent. Please go deeper into their library, you wont be diisappointed. Go Down Gamblin & Lucritia McEvil are a couple of groovy ones.
Yes, BS&T. “You’ve made me so very happy”, “Spinning Wheel”, “And when I die” just to name a few.
You got that right, and my favourite has to be Lucritia McEvil, so many people forget that one.
Yes DCT wrote this song, I saw him sing this live many times & he always killed it.@@Toobeegort
This was circa 1986. Peter Cetera had left the group about a year and a half before. The singer here is Jason Scheff. And the same year that Chicago came out with this hit, Peter Cetera had just released "Glory of Love" from The Karate Kid Part II.
Hey guys. Just wanted to say Happy Birthday to your little man, Luca. Can't believe he's 2 already. Wow! 🎂🎈🎉🎁
Late 80’s was the ballad/ power ballad era
"Don't Disturb This Groove" (1987), by The System. Y'all will LOVE this one, trust me. It is a groove and a vibe all rolled up into one.
Amber I appreciate you loving Chicago. Such a great sound they have. Pass this music on to your kids. J, I love ya man. You rock!
As an 80s kid, this is the Chicago I grew up with. I was introduced to the 70s Chicago sound later on in life as I got older. So for me, I will always love the Chicago power ballads first. Chicago and Peter Cetera as a solo artist have some of the best 80s love songs.
My favorite group of all time
OMG....this is such an amazing song. It gives me chills every time I hear it. Jason and Bill's voices complement each other so well. One of my top 5 favorite songs ever.
PS...I love the Gene Simmons Cort Bass hanging on the wall.
Love the singing by Scheff and Champlin!! Where my absolute favorite is Bill Champlin!😍Hey, how amazing to have a band where everyone can sing!!!
The wife and I were married in 86 when I was stationed at Fort Wainwright, Alaska, and she sent me this song, along with a bunch of others, on cassette tapes she recorded from the radio. I still have the playlist she sent me, but the cassettes died a long time ago. So, this song is pretty special.
This Is One Of My All Time Favorite Song's, Nice Reaction Guy's 😊
If you ever get the chance Jay and Amber, find the full album version of Will You Still Love Me on Chicago 18. You'll hear an extended intro and a beautiful winding outro to this song. The song seems more complete that way. Chicago in the mid 80s (1982-1986) was very different than Chicago in the 70s. What you are hearing, with this song especially, is all due to David Foster, their producer at the time (1982-1986). WYSTM was co-written by Foster and outside writers, which happened more and more from that point on. I know some fans really disliked this era of Chicago, but I loved it! Especially when Cetera and Foster worked together (Chicago 16 and Chicago 17). But I also loved the early-to-mid 70s version. It's all good.
This came out in 1987 maybe 6 months after Cetera started a solo career with "Glory of love" and "Next time I fall".
Can't go wrong with Chicago. Gotta check out "South California Purples" from this band. A song that is psychedelic. Harmonies off the chain. HORNS for days! 💯
I was just listening to my Chicago IV albums this past weekend and heard this song. First time in a while. That was their 4-album live set.
Yeah, you definitely can, anything after 1976 sucks
Southern California Purples is FANTASTIC!
The version from their Greatest hits is 5:43 & has a really nice ending that completes the song. The video you watched cut off too early
You've got to do 'If She Would've Been Faithful' next. It's soaring and anthemic
Love that song so much
Don't forget"Look Away"❤️🥁🎹🎸
@@adrianbradley8513 oooohhh! Good song! Yes.
Jason Scheff (featured) & Bill Champlin were co-lead vocalists on this one, which IS later Chicago. Their style DID seem to alter somewhat, after Peter Cetera's departure. STILL Chicago, though! Thanks for your reaction.
You’ll love beginnings
I feel you amber! Everytime I hear this song I think about driving on the PCH, cool ocean breeze with the one you love bumping this song. That’s my headspace with the song
This was the Peter Cetera sound that even after he left they continued to record songs that sounded like Peter’s signature sound which generally was created by David Foster who wrote this song
My all-time favorite band. Check out Leonid and Friends, a Russian cover band that is absolutely amazing at doing Chicago. So much so Chicago actually linked to them from their website. Chicago went through a period of doing rock-ballads. Just one genre they toyed with.
They rule!! Saw them live in concert. What a show! Being a saxophonist and fan of Chicago, BST, EWF, and others those guys had the place standing the entire night. Big Fun!
Leonid and Friends are scary good. Great musicians. You can see the respect they have for Chicago.
I suggested Leonid and Friends a few weeks ago after a Chicago reaction. My favorite cover by them was Wishing you were here.
Watching Leonid and Friends is like listening and watching an original Chicago recording with modern equipment and sound. Love everything they do.
Our wedding song, 34 years ago.
JAY - The "Big Sound" you are looking for is mainly found in the earlier songs. You will want to try:
Beginnings
Just You N Me
Dialogue Part I & II
Old Days
Call on Me
Wishing You Were Here
the first minute i heard this song back in 1986 i fell in love with the song.
chicago is a very fantastic band i know that peter cetera is not in this song but i love his voice and i love the band.
i bought the cassette to this album and i think i still have it in my archive.
check out (look away) another song without peter cetera.
and if yo didn't react to (hard habit to break) please do.
I love every era of Chicago...just a wonderful group. I'd really love for you to react to Ballet for a Girl in Buchannon. It's really long! But if you don't have time for the whole thing, Colour My World is a short bit from it and it's just so beautiful. You can definitely close your eyes and get lost!
Chicago in the 80's was pretty much about love ballads. From my understanding this was David Foster's idea because the music scene was moving away from the bigger band sound. This song was off of Chicago 18 which came out in the late 80's.
In the 80’s, the band brought in super producer David Foster who helped bring Chicago on a HUGE 80s run even though, in retrospect, it is a sound that wasn’t quite as identifiable as Chicago as other periods. Yet, if you were coming-of-age in the time period, these were monster songs at school dances. But, there is probably more of David Foster in these than the horn players. I like all eras of Chicago for different reasons.
A good song from my senior year in high school. Peter left in 1985 this was released in 86 with Jason Scheff as lead vocalist. By 1988 Chicago had their first number one song without Peter with a great song LOOK AWAY and this was with another lead singer Bill Champlin. Check out Look Away.
You already checked out one of Peter's solo projects with his duet with Amy Grant The Next Time I Fall.
This song!!! Chicago 18 (1986)the album upon which this song was released, and Chicago 19 (1988), were outstanding. They also were released in my high school years. Lots of memories! This album also had a remake of 25 or 6 to 4 which rocked even a little harder than the original. Chicago 19 had many massive hits from both of these albums and cemented them as a power ballad rock band of the 80's ( including album 17). Three great albums!!! Chicago changed with the times without losing their distinctive sound. Its why they've made it 60 something years. Good on 'em!!!
Lead songer here is Jason Scheff (that also plays the bass, like his father did for Elvis Presley). Also singing answers is Bill Champlin.
Chicago:
1. Beginnings
2. Questions 67 68
3.Just You and Me
* Early “CHICAGO “
These three are early and these three have horns , horns , horns !!
These top three gives you the Chicago you’re looking for!!!
And how many times have we told them this in the comments? They are clearly not reading them. But it is interesting that Jay was noticing the difference between the older songs and the later ones not Amber.
One of my favorites too! Love to you guys and the kiddos ❤
Chicago peaked at Chicago 17. Read into that what you will. Was lucky to see them in concert on the 17 tour.
Hi guys, I'm from Scotland and I recently discovered your channel, I came for the music, and stayed for your personalities 😄
Can I recommend some UB40 for you? 'Red red wine' is one of my favourites- but I say that about all their songs! They are a British reggae group, 8 members of 3 or 4 different ethnicities, brought together by a love for reggae, and they were on a mission to bring reggae to the masses. 😁 they are my absolute favourites, I've seen them live 8 times lol. I'd love to see what you both think. ❤
You are missing out on reviewing earlier Chicago songs. Their first 11 albums are amazing. Love these guys.
I agree-- so missing out on the early Chicago era with Terry Kath. So much music. So much raw talent. The bubble gum Chicago was not a plus for me. Turned away from Chicago basically then. But understood their main core just died. Could never replace him.
@@mstewart109as much as those of us revel in Chicago until TK left us ... They needed to stay relevant to the masses or they would disappear... I as well did not enjoy this sound as much as the 70s but it served a purpose. There are some tracks that are like old Chicago during this time.
@mstewart109 it's not all bubble gum. They have been and always will be a rock band with horns. They are NOT just a sappy love song band, but they are missing a lot of great stuff from when Terry, Peter and Danny were there.
@@mstewart109 I don't agree at all that Chicago became a bubble gum band, that is pure nonsense. If you have listened to EVERY SONG THEY HAVE EVER RECORDED ALL THE WAY THROUGH, you would not be saying that. Yes, no one can replace the original group, but all of the versions of Chicago are great and also should get more recognition than they get. The original Chicago was beyond great, but they are still great. You have to listen to ALL of their music to understand that they are the MOST DIVERSE band of all time.
Thanks for doing another Chicago song. They have some great ones and you guys have done a fantastic job reacting to quite a few of their hits. I'm sure that other subscribers have requested that you listen and react to Beginnings. I just wanted to ask you one more time if you could do that. I know you will enjoy it !
Peter done incredible solo work
As someone who has seen Chicago live over 100 times with Peter, then Jason, then Jeff (I refused to see their current Neil), this will always be my favorite song!
I used to feel the same way you do, but I saw them with Neil last year, and he and the rest of the guys did a great job. You might want to reconsider unless you have other reasons for not wanting to see them.
Need to do Stay The Night if you want a rocker from Peter Cetera and Chicagoa! a kick ass video! Jay and Amber you would love it!!!